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Pop Culture Man Children

Pop Culture Man Children

Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you"re interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.

tv & film film reviews

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403: Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/07/16

Beam me up! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined once again by Vin Forte. On today's show the topic is Star Trek Beyond (2016), the last theatrically released Star Trek movie (for now). This is the final stop in Mike and Vin's journey to cover every Star Trek movie (for now). If you like this episode, please check out the backlog of Star Trek, Star Wars, and general Sci-fi episodes on our podcast feed. Please give us a like, share and subscribe

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53:50

402: Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order)...

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2025/07/09

Pew pew! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by long-time contributor to the show, Vin Forte. The guys are going back to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the 1999 Star Wars Expanded Universe book, The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime. This is one Vin loved as a kid and Mike is reading for the first time. It's an important book in the old Star Wars canon because it includes the death of a certain OG character. Buckle up for a fun nerdtastic

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56:19

401: Our Go-to Media for Serotonin

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2025/07/02

Cheer up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by Anthony Bongiorno. Today the guys are discussing their "go-to media for serotonin." That means the movies, TV, books, social networks, or any other media we consume when we're feeling blue and need something to cheer us up. The world can be tough and the media we consume can be just the escape or inspiration we need to keep going. If you like this episode, then you're in luck because we have over 400 episodes

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197:38

400: Episode 400: Oz

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/06/25

Happy 400 everyone!!! Today's episode is a very special one. Episode 400 features multiple segments from multiple contributors, all discussing one of the most foundational texts in pop culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The team discusses "The Dreamer of Oz" (1990), "The Wiz" (1978), "Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013), "Wicked: Part 1" (2024) and, of course, "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). Come ease on down the yellow-brick road with Mike, Anthony, Jennifer, Janine, and Nadia on this mega-sized episode

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87:57

BONUS: Episode 1 Re-Release!

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/06/24

Welcome all! Before we hit our 400th episode milestone, let's take a trip in the way-back machine and revisit the very first episode of pcmc. This is the episode that started it all! See the origins of all your favorite pcmc traditions that continue to this day. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for episode 400! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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66:52

399: Our Favorite Dream Sequences

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/06/18

Wake up! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined, once again, by frequent contributor to the pod (and his brother) Anthony Bongiorno. Mike and Anthony got together to discuss their favorite "dream sequences" in pop culture. The guys also discuss how dream sequences work and what makes a dream sequence great. If you like what you hear, then you're in luck because we have almost 400 episodes for you to listen to! Subscribe to the pod and browse our back catalog for topics

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64:26

398: Our Favorite Theatrical Experiences

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/06/11

Hello! On today's all-new episode of the podcast, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by a panel of pcmc all-stars; Anthony Bongiorno, Jennifer Litrell, and Janine Gagilardi! The crew got together to discuss their favorite theatrical experiences, whether it be a Broadway show that changed Anthony's life, a concert that thrilled Janine, or the Stage Door experience Jen had with Alan Rickman. Anything having to do with theaters in any way is on the table for discussion. If you like hearing these people talk

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72:56

397: Companion (2025)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/06/04

SPOILER ALERT for Companion (2025)Quaid-face! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss Companion (2025), the new film that follows in the footsteps of Metropolis, Weird Science, and The Stepford Wives. It's all about robot love, robot sex, and the robot revolution! If you enjoy hearing Mike and Nadia discuss sci-fi shenanigans, then check out our backlog of scifi-themed pods! Find us everywhere

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396: The New York Ripper (1982)

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2025/05/28

Quack! Quack! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Nadia Kader! Mike and Nadia got together to discuss the sweaty, ugly, and gross, Italian Giallo movie The New York Ripper (1982). A movie that was banned from the UK for years due to its extreme violence and sexual content. Nadia hates this movie, and Mike thinks it's a fascinating piece of cinematic trash, and an amazing look at a bygone era of NYC. Be warned, this is an NSFW episode of pcmc. If you like

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72:03

395: Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture

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2025/05/21

SPOILER ALERT - this is a GENERAL spoiler alert for ALL pop culture. You have been warned!Rest in Power! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! The topic of this episode is "Most Devastating Deaths in Pop Culture." Do you remember how you felt when your favorite fictional character in TV, Video Games, Movies, or Books unexpectedly bit the dust? The pain, the confusion, the heartache! Mike and Janine list their most shocking and painful

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76:26

394: Harley Quinn (Animated Series)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/05/14

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Janine Gagliardi! They are together to discuss the MAX animated series Harley Quinn (2019). The show is one of the smartest, funniest takes on the Batman story in a long time. And just like Harley herself, this episode is NOT for children! If you like hearing the pcmc gang discuss DC Comics content, check out the backlog of free episodes for more superhero goodness. If you like the podcast, please subscribe and

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58:31

393: DC Comics Absolute Universe

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2025/05/07

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Peter Marsh. The topic today is the highly successful DC Comics "Absolute Universe." DC has created new rebooted versions of all their most infamous characters and the guys got together to discuss how those changes make the stories better, while staying true to the hearts of the heroes. For this episode, Mike and Peter are reviewing the first story arc in the comics Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute

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57:09

392: Movies That Blew Our Minds

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2025/04/30

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined once again by Peter Marsh. The guys got together to discuss "movies that blew their minds!" Not movies that are good, not movies that are great, not movies that are amazing. Movies that changed the way they think about the world. So if you're a giant nerd who loves movies (and I think you are), this is the episode for you. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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65:43

391: Working at Lumon for a Day (And Chatting About...

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/04/23

SPOILER ALERT for Seasons 1 and 2 of Severance!Praise Kier! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by old friend of the show, Chris Sorrentino. Chris is a comedian, a musician, a cosplayer, and an artist. He even designed the pcmc logo! Recently, Chris had a once in a lifetime experience. He got to work for one day at Lumon, the mysterious evil corporation from the hit Apple TV + show Severance. He stopped by to describe the experience and to chat about other nerdy

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52:52

390: Ghost (1990)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/04/16

Boooo! On today's all-new pcmc Mike and Anthony are back, this time to discuss the 1990s phenomenon Ghost! This is the movie that made pottery sexy! The guys discuss the film's triumphs and shortcomings, while praising Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore. If you've never seen Ghost, GO watch it right now and come back after.Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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389: You Can't Stop the Beat!

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/04/09

SPOILER ALERT for: Scream 7, The White Lotus, and Severance!Hellooo! It's an all-new full episode of pcmc! Mike is joined, once again, by Anthony to review new trailers, confess their current obsessions, and talk about all things pop culture. Topics on today's show: Materialists (2025), The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Lilo & Stitch (2025), M3GAN 2.0 (2025), The Naked Gun (2025), Mythic Quest, Nikki Blonsky, The Morning Show, Ted, The Sopranos, Walter Matthau, Snow White, conservative podcasts,

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58:51

388: Our Favorite Title Songs

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/04/02

Hello! On today's all-new pcmc, Mike is joined by dear friend of the show Bill Gagliardi to discuss their favorite title songs. What are title songs, you say? Songs from films that share the same name as the film. NOT songs named after movies or movies named after songs. Songs that came into our lives along with films of the same name. Examples would be "Grease," "Ghostbusters," and "Men in Black." If you like this episode, look at our feed for more topics that tickle your fancy. Follow us

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68:30

387: The Crow (1994)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/03/26

CAW! On today's all-new episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by Bill Gagliardi. Mike and Bill sat down to discuss the 1994 goth-kid classic The Crow. Bill is a lifelong fan of the film and Mike is new to the franchise. Together they discuss its cultural impact, it's insane dialogue, and its incredible aethetics. If you like this conversation, look up on the feed and find other topics that tickle your fancy. PCMC is your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom.Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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386: Tragedy Girls (2017)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/03/19

Hello! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, Mike is joined, once again, by Nadia Kader. Today Mike and Nadia are discussing the hidden gem horror comedy Tragedy Girls. This movie is like if Mean Girls and Scream had a baby. It follows the murderous rampage of two popular high school girls who want nothing more than viral fame. If you enjoy this episode, check out some of our other shows covering horror. Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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78:43

385: The Hobbit (1977)

Pop Culture Man Children ·

2025/03/12

Welcome to the Greatest Adventure! On today's all-new episode of pcmc Mike is joined, once again, by good friend of the show, Nadia Kader. Mike and Nadia have come together to discuss the 1977 animated version of The Hobbit. Long before The Lord of the Rings was a household name, this animated film delighted, confused, and frightened generations of children! If you like hearing Nadia and Mike discuss pop culture, check out our podcast feed for more Nadia episodes.Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

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